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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0991.021 2016-2018 p/PwPRc 014. ggl From: annpease@hawaii.rr.com To: annoease(alhawaii.rr.com;Council Testimony Cc: membersPhilo-sailing.oro members Subject: Re: [NHH members]Public testimony on agenda Item"comm.991"for agenda PWPRC 2018-08-07 Date: Sunday,August 05,2018 4:11:03 PM There was at least one typo on this letter that now has been corrected to the best of my ability. o C7 O CCD annpease@hawaii.rr.com wrote: >August 4,2018 —< • 1 > cp. c >To whom it may concern; C7 >It has been my pleasure and privilege to be a member of Hilo sail club,Na Hoa Holomoku,for about five years. 1 s had always wanted to learn more about sailing and I did through the volunteer efforts of our members. I truly ›•T' appreciate how much I have learned and what a great pleasure this sport has given me. >Our club serves the entire community.All people are welcome to come and learn to sail.Basic sail lessons are offered as part of the nominal yearly dues.An entire family can join our club for as little as$70.These dues give us access twice a month to all the of the sailboats on the beach,and for those who choose to do so,we can join in special racing events seasonally.Our children can take advantage of special lesson during school breaks.We give free community access to free sailing lessons regularly.We have worked in cooperation with UH Hilo sail club.We have partnered with the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts.We have had special events for the Boys and Girls club. We are conscientious users of this space. We clean and mow our patch of beach.All these activities are done through volunteer efforts.We really are a group of community minded individuals. >The sail club has been a presence at Hilo Bay for many years in agreement with the county.Your support is necessary.Please recognize our contribution to the community and the verbal commitment you have previously given us.Formalize the MOU you have with the Na Hoa Holomoku. >Thank you in advance for continuing to serve the Hilo community by supporting our efforts to continue our good work at Hilo Bay. >Sincerely >Ann Pease,Board Member >----Berkey<berkeywl@gmail.com>wrote: >>July 12,2018 >> Nelson Ho, >> Legislative Assistant District 5 Councilmember Jen Ruggles >> Hawaii County Council >> 25 Aupuni St.Suite 1402 Hilo,HI 96720 >>RE:Na Hoa Holomoku Sailing Club of Hawaii >>To whom it may concern: >> Comm. No. (ICI I •II Ref.To:r G 0 2018 Ref. Date ' >>I have been a member of Na Hoa Holomoku Sailing Club for more than six >>years and I'm proud to be part of this exceptional all volunteer community >>club. As a member you have access to the entire club's boats,PFD's, >>sailing and boating safety training all with patience and support of the >>members. This club provides unusually affordable access to sailing >>opportunities for all;young and old and beginners and seasoned sailors. >>I am in agreement with the other Sailing Club members that there must be a >>plan to continue this Sailing Club's spot on the Hilo Bay front. This >>non-profit club will not be able to continue if the members do not have >>access to sailboats and access to the ocean. Please support this sailing >>club in securing a signed MOU regarding the ongoing use of the bay front >>location. Thank you for your help and support. >> Sincerely, >>Lorie Berkey >>Treasurer >>-- >>You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups"Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawaii Yacht Club members"group. >>To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,send an email to na-hoa-holomoku- members+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. >>Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/na-hoa-holomoku-members. >>For more options,visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.. >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups"Na Hoa Holomoku of Hawaii Yacht Club members"group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,send an email to na-hoa-holomoku- members+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com. >Visit this group at Jittps://groups.google.com/group/na-hoa-holomoku-members. >For more options,visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.